Roll Call: Present: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore

Also Present: Comptroller/Treasurer Schlice, City Attorney Molepske, City Clerk Zdroik, Directors Van Alstine, Gardner, Schrader, Disher; Police Chief Carpenter, Fire Chief Barnes, Assessor Kuehn, Transit Manager Lemke, Portage County Personnel Director Freiberg, Personnel Specialist Jakusz, Administrative Assistant Molepske, Kari Yenter, Intern Nicole Grefe, Barb Martin (Journal), Matt Mattano (WIZD), Gene Kemmeter (Portage County Gazette)

Index to these minutes:

2. Salute to the flag and Mayor's opening remarks.

Mayor Wescott announced a Community Visioning Session will be held on April 4, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. at Sentry Theater.

The Mayor congratulated the Pointers Women's Basketball team as National Champions of the NCAA Division III.

3. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Common Council meeting of February 18, 2002.

Ald. Seiser moved, Ald. Molski seconded, for approval of the regular common council minutes of February 18, 2002.

Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.

4. *Persons who wish to address the mayor and council on specific agenda items other than a "Public Hearing" must register their request at this time. Those who wish to address the Common Council during a "Public Hearing" are not required to identify themselves until the "Public Hearing" is declared open by the Mayor.

Bill Bayba Item #21 - Resolution approving preliminary plat for Hunter Oaks
3416 Teton Drive First Addition
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Ann Kulinski Item #22 - Public Protection meeting of March 11, 2002
Carousel Candy
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Tom Brown Item #40 - Persons who wish to address Mayor and Council
616 Fourth Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Scott Groholski Item #21 - Resolution approving preliminary plat for Hunter Oaks
Point of Beginning First Addition
Amherst, WI 54406

5. Resolution authorizing Charter Cable Partners, LLC - dba Charter Communications, to temporarily operate the cable communications system.

Mayor Wescott reported to the Council that it is unfortunate an extension needs to be granted this evening. The Mayor believes within a couple of weeks a tentative agreement will be reached. Mayor Wescott said an agreement has already been reached on the regulatory ordinance. There are only a couple of issues that need to be resolved on the franchise agreement.

Ald. Rackow moved, Ald. Barr seconded, for adoption of the resolution authorizing Charter Cable Partners, LLC - dba Charter Communications, to temporarily operate the cable communications system.

Ald. Rackow urged the Council to approve this tenth extension resolution authorizing Charter Communications to temporarily operate the cable communications system.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Moore.
Nays: Ald. Phillips.
Ayes - 10. Nays - 1. Motion carried.

6. Plan Commission meeting of March 4, 2002.

Ald. Seiser moved, Ald. Walther seconded, for approval of the Plan Commission minutes of March 4, 2002.

Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.

7. Ordinance - Annexation - Joseph S. & Lori A. Mocadlo - 3-acre site - Old Highway 18 at Brilowski Road.

Ald. Rackow moved, Ald. Molski seconded, for adoption of the ordinance.


Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Phillips, Nealis, Molski, Rackow, Barr, Sowieja, Seiser, Filipiak, Walther, Sevenich.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

8. Public hearing - amending Zoning Ordinance which would classify property located at the northeast corner of Brilowski Road and Old Highway 18, as "R-3" Two-Family Zoning, was declared open by the Mayor.

As no one wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.

9. Ordinance on the above.

Ald. Sowieja moved, Ald. Phillips seconded, for adoption of the ordinance.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Phillips, Moore.
Nays: None.
Ald. Nealis abstained. Motion carried.

10. Public hearing - ordinance amending Section 23.02 - Zoning Districts (1)(e) 3. allowing rest homes as a conditional use in "R-3" Two-Family district, was declared open by the Mayor.

As no one wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.

11. Ordinance on the above.

Ald. Seiser moved, Ald. Sevenich seconded, for adoption of the ordinance.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Phillips, Nealis, Molski, Rackow, Barr, Sowieja, Seiser, Filipiak, Walther, Sevenich.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

12. Public hearing - ordinance amending Section 23.01 - General Provisions - Zoning Code, (14) (d). - parking ratios, office and retail uses, was declared open by the Mayor.

As no one wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.

13. Ordinance on the above.

Ald. Sowieja moved, Ald. Moore seconded, for adoption of the ordinance.

Ald. Filipiak would like to know the pros and cons for the City of Stevens Point to adopt the same parking ratio standards as Madison. Why did the City decide on the same parking ratios as Appleton?

Director Gardner stated one of the reasons why he recommended following the Madison ordinance for banks and offices is these type of businesses have really changed in regards to parking requirements. Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison and Oshkosh all have the same parking requirements for banks and offices. The Director is comfortable adopting the same parking requirements as these communities for banks and offices. In regard to retail, Madison stands out as being on the end that requires the least amount of parking. The reasons for this is Madison has more mass transit. The Director would not want to undersize the parking. Director Gardner would not be comfortable going out as far as Madison is. He is more comfortable with the middle ground which would be Appleton.

Ald. Filipiak asked would adopting an ordinance with less parking spaces nurture more mass transit, biking and pedestrian traffic?

Director Gardner said if mass transit were available that could be an option.

Ald. Seiser sees some pros to allowing less parking for certain businesses. The City would want to allow for flexibility so other types of businesses can come into some of the vacant buildings in the City. The alderperson feels less restrictive parking requirements will allow other types of businesses to locate to another location.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Phillips, Nealis, Molski, Rackow, Barr, Sowieja, Walther, Sevenich.
Nays: Ald. Seiser, Filipiak.
Ayes - 9. Nays - 2. Motion carried.

14. Public hearing - request of Duke Investments, LLC, 2317 Willow Springs Drive, to construct Multiple Family Buildings, on North Point Drive at Georgia Street North, as Conditional Use, was declared open by the Mayor.

Gary Buse, 349 Old Wausau Road, is the owner of the property. The original site plan was approved for six buildings to be located on this property. Three buildings were already developed on the property. The additional three buildings are being requested to be built now. The ordinance has changed since the time the original site plan was approved to require conditional use permits for new multiple family development that is why the request is here tonight.

Donna Diehn, 428 Frederick Street North, stated her front door opens up to the driveway of the third building. She said if she steps off her front porch she is on their land. It is not their land, it is the condo's property. Our land goes almost up to their building according to the first survey. Ms. Diehn said a surveyor is coming again to survey this area. She would like to see this request postponed until the survey is completed.

Shirlee Giese, 426 Frederick Street North, said the property for the proposed development is a natural habitat that she enjoys all year around. There are a lot of apartments for sale, do we need another apartment complex?

Mayor Wescott declared the public hearing closed.

15. Resolution on the above.

Director Gardner is not aware of any property discrepancy. One survey was done which surveyed both the condo property as well as the property that Mr. Buse is proposing to develop at this time. When the properties were built, it is possible the buildings were built too close to the property line. The site plan for this development was approved earlier. Since the site plan was approved, three apartments were built on the Frederick Street side. Now the owner wants to build the additional three buildings that were already approved. Since the lot split was approved, the Council has changed the ordinance requiring a conditional use approval of each multiple family building being built.

Ald. Seiser moved, Ald Filipiak seconded, to table action on the request to construct multiple family buildings on North Point Drive at Georgia Street North as conditional use.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Filipiak, Seiser, Rackow.
Nays: Ald. Walther, Sowieja, Barr, Molski, Phillips, Moore.
Ald. Nealis abstained.
Ayes - 4. Nays - 6. Motion defeated.

Ald. Moore moved, Ald. Phillips seconded, to postpone the request to construct multiple family buildings on North Point Drive at Georgia Street North until the April Council meeting to allow time for the result of the second survey.

Ald. Sowieja asked if allowing time for the result of the second hinder the development?

Director Gardner said since both properties were surveyed at the same time, he does not expect the new survey will have any different answers. The Director believes the property being surveyed is the condo property. He does not believe they will survey the property in question.

Ald. Sowieja asked if the boundaries that the survey determines will not have any conflict with the proposed development?

Director Gardner replied he cannot predict what will happen.

Ald. Barr asked will the new survey be binding on both parties?

Director Gardner said there is a possibility of two things happening; 1) the survey could come up with the same result or 2) the survey could come up with a different corner either north or south of the original corner.

City Attorney Molepske stated assuming that the original survey is correct, where the location of the condo building is set should not affect the other lot that is being proposed to be built on. The problem is the owners of the condominium do not know where they sit with reference to their own lot.

Ald. Seiser understands the new survey is to question whether or not the original survey determined the lot lines correctly.

City Attorney Molepske said that is possible.

Ald Phillips feels if the adjacent owner is requesting it, it is a courtesy to allow one month to conduct the new survey.

Ald. Molski asked if the City has a site plan for the condominium? Did they in fact build where they were going to?

Director Gardner said without a survey, we cannot determine that.

Ald. Rackow asked when the survey is completed and find the condominium did not meet the setback requirements they were suppose to, do they get to take the condo down?

City Attorney Molepske replied after 30 years in that location, it is not practical to order them to tear down the condominium.

Ald. Nealis asked if the acquisition of the strip of land along the proposed development would help the situation?

Director Gardner replied, no. The strip of land Ald. Nealis is talking about is on the west border of the property and the area that is being discussed is on the south end of the property.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Phillips, Molski, Rackow, Barr, Seiser, Filipiak, Walther, Sevenich.
Nays: Ald. Sowieja.
Ald. Nealis abstained.
Ayes - 9. Nays - 1. Motion carried.

16. Public hearing - request of Stevens Point Area Public School District, 1900 Polk Street, to operate an Alternative High School at 1025 Clark Street, as a Conditional Use, was declared open by the Mayor.

Bill Palmer, Stevens Point Public Schools Assistant Superintendent of Business, stated the school district for the last three to four years has been looking for alternative locations for the Alternative High School. The school district purchased the downtown Professional Building last December. The question was asked if it is feasible to move the business offices to the Professional Building and move the Alternative High School to the Bliss Center. Mr. Palmer reviewed the attached letter.

Mary Behm, 1333 Illinois Avenue, said this is the third location for the Alternative High School and it has been wonderful so far. Ms. Behm mentioned when you look out the front window of the school, you can see the library. The Alternative High School members use both the library and parks on a regular basis. The tenants on the third floor of the building are very happy with the Alternative High School being there.

Deb Oliver, 811 Highland Drive, has visited other Alternative High Schools of which many are located in the downtown area. The Professional Building is much more professional for the students. The building works very well for the students.

Chris Scott, 355 Eastwood Drive, is a volunteer at the Alternative High School. Watching the students work in the previous building and the building now is a wonderful change. The downtown location is a good opportunity for the students. Ms. Scott sees the Professional Building as a positive permanent solution for the Alternative High School.

Mayor Wescott declared the public hearing closed.

17. Resolution on the above.

Ald. Rackow moved, Ald Filipiak seconded, for adoption of the resolution.

Ald. Phillips is a firm believer the taxpayers of this community are held hostage to the downtown Alternative High School. According to state statute, a liquor premise cannot operate within 300' of the front door of a school. The alderman feels if a tavern tried to locate across from a Junior High School or a High School, they would be told to look elsewhere. The first people to rave about it would be the teachers and the school officials. The hostage parts of the proposal are the school district already bought the building, the district claims they have a high rental return with this building, the store owners like the school downtown, and the parking is great.

City Attorney Molepske stated how much the district wants to pay for a building and what they want to do with it as far as placing money in it is a School Board issue. The City has a final say as it relates to whether the building will be used for an Alternative High School. The City must find that the establishment is not going to affect public safety or health, a public nuisance, or will not impede the normal development improvements of the surrounding area. You cannot locate a tavern within 300' of the front door of a school unless the tavern preceded the school. A new tavern could possibly locate by a school if granted a conditional use by a majority vote of the Council members.

Ald. Seiser stated where the City allows school structures does affect the taxpayers because it means the City will not collect taxes on that building.

Ald. Nealis said the Alternative High School needs to be located somewhere. The likelihood of the school locating in the City of Stevens Point is very high. As Council members and residents of this community, we should welcome this school to our downtown.

Ald. Rackow noted no matter where the school would be located, it would be exempt from taxes.

Mayor Wescott understands the actual loss in taxes to the City is $6,000.00 per year. If the School District is to lease available space to agencies that are for profit, the City could collect taxes from them.

Assessor Kuehn agrees with Mayor Wescott.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Moore.
Nays: Ald. Sowieja, Phillips.
Ayes - 9. Nays - 2. Motion carried.

18. Ordinance - Annexation - Dr. Dean R. & Sandra J. Hagness - 3301 Stanley Street.

Ald. Molski moved, Ald. Nealis seconded, for adoption of the ordinance.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Phillips, Nealis, Molski, Rackow, Barr, Sowieja, Seiser, Filipiak, Walther, Sevenich.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

19. Public hearing - amending the Zoning Ordinance which would classify property located at 3301 Stanley Street as "B-4" Commercial Zoning, was declared open by the Mayor.

As no one wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.

20. Ordinance on the above.

Ald. Sowieja moved, Ald. Walther seconded, for adoption of the ordinance.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Phillips, Nealis, Molski, Rackow, Barr, Sowieja, Seiser, Filipiak, Walther, Sevenich.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

21. Resolution - approving the preliminary plat for Hunter Oaks First Addition - northeast corner of Brilowski Road and Old Highway 18.

Ald. Sevenich moved, Ald. Molski seconded, for adoption of the resolution with the following modifications; 1) lot 38 should read lot 47, and 2) 60 feet in radius instead of diameter.

Ald. Filipiak does not have a problem with developers wanting future development. According to the comprehensive survey, 75% of the community say the government has the responsibility to use zoning measurers to protect sprawl and growth. Our aims are determined by our citizens. We are not looking at what could be good development. Our City is moving out too fast.

Ald. Rackow noted the proposed development is not the kind of urban sprawl the community is opposing. The kind of urban sprawl the citizens oppose is the unincorporated areas where people need five acres to put a house on with a septic system and well.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Phillips, Moore.
Nays: Ald. Filipiak, Seiser.
Ald. Nealis abstained.
Ayes - 8. Nays - 2. Motion carried.

22. Public Protection Committee meeting of March 11, 2002.

Ald. Seiser moved, Ald. Sowieja seconded, for approval of the Public Protection Committee minutes of March 11, 2002.

Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.

23. Ordinance - amending Chapter 12 - Licenses and Permits - Section 12.14 - Application Fee for Teen Club.

Ald. Seiser moved, Ald. Sowieja seconded, for adoption of the ordinance.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

24. Ordinance - amending Chapter 24 - Peace and Offenses - Section 24.45 - Teen Club Violation.

Ald. Sowieja moved, Ald. Molski seconded, for adoption of the ordinance.

Ald. Filipiak announced the teen club is now open to persons 18 years of age and older.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Phillips, Nealis, Molski, Rackow, Barr, Sowieja, Seiser, Filipiak, Walther, Sevenich.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

25. Board of Public Works meeting of March 11, 2002.

Ald. Walther moved, Ald. Molski seconded, to reject all bids for item #5C - Lincoln Center remodel and expansion project: Contract C - Landscape and irrigation of the Board of Public Works minutes of March 11, 2002, and direct the Director of Public Works to rebid this project.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

Ald. Walther moved, Ald. Molski seconded, to approve the Board of Public Works minutes of March 11, 2002, with the exception of item #5C - Lincoln Center remodel and expansion project: Contract C - Landscape and irrigation.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

26. Final Resolution - special assessment - sanitary sewer lateral - Brilowski Road and Old Highway 18.

Ald. Rackow moved, Ald. Walther seconded, for adoption of the final resolution.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Phillips, Nealis, Molski, Rackow, Barr, Sowieja, Seiser, Filipiak, Walther, Sevenich.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

27. Final Resolution - special assessment - sanitary sewer lateral - 3301 Stanley Street.

Ald. Sevenich moved, Ald. Sowieja seconded, for adoption of the final resolution.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Phillips, Nealis, Molski, Rackow, Barr, Sowieja, Seiser, Filipiak, Walther, Sevenich.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

28. Ordinance - Traffic.

9.03(b) 29. Traffic Signal at intersection of U.S. Highway 10 and County P.

Ald. Moore moved, Ald. Nealis seconded, for adoption of the traffic ordinance.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Phillips, Nealis, Molski, Rackow, Barr, Sowieja, Seiser, Filipiak, Walther, Sevenich.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

29. Special Board of Public Works meeting of March 18, 2002.

Clerk Zdroik read the minutes of the Special Board of Public Works meeting of March 18, 2002.

Ald. Sevenich moved, Ald. Phillips seconded, for approval of the Special Board of Public Works minutes of March 18, 2002.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

30. Finance Committee meeting of March 11, 2002.

Ald. Barr moved, Ald. Seiser seconded, for approval of the Finance Committee minutes of March 11, 2002.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Phillips, Nealis, Molski, Rackow, Barr, Sowieja, Seiser, Filipiak, Walther, Sevenich.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

31. Personnel Committee meeting of March 11, 2002.

Ald. Rackow moved, Ald. Barr seconded, for approval of the Personnel Committee minutes of March 11, 2002.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

32. Ratification of the 2001-2002 Tentative Agreement with the AFSCME Local 348 -Clerical and Related.

Ald. Rackow moved, Ald. Moore seconded, to ratify the 2001-2002 Tentative Agreement with AFSCME Local 348 - Clerical and Related.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

33. Board of Park Commissioners meeting of March 6, 2002.

Ald. Seiser moved, Ald. Phillips seconded, for approval of the Board of Park Commissioners minutes of March 6, 2002, with item #4 and item #3 pulled for further discussion.

Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.

Item #4 Review and Recommendation on Mancheski Field Concession Addition:

Ald. Seiser noted this item is to increase the size of the concession stand in Bukolt Park. The alderperson is concerned with the eagerness to build and expand buildings in our parks. The concession stand is well maintained but it is not very attractive. One of the reasons the alderperson was told this is a good idea is because the American Legion will pay for the expansion. Another reason for the expansion is if it is raining the concession addition would provide additional coverage. This is the ball park area and if it is raining, the games are cancelled. The alderperson was also told the expansion would provide more shade. If we need more shade, plant more trees.

Director Schrader responded not only will the expansion provide shade and rain coverage, it also expands the concession area where the food is served. The Director received concerns the neighbors would have to see this building, The east side of the concession stand that the neighbors see is not being changed at all. They will not even see the new addition. The request is partially for the elderly who want to watch the games in the shade. If we tried to plant trees, they would interfere with the view of the games. Most of the current trees are behind the bleachers. It is great the American Legion will provide all the funding.

Ald. Seiser asked if younger children can also use the Bukolt Park ball diamond to play on?

Director Schrader said if the diamond is not scheduled for a game or the field is not already lined for an upcoming game, then the children can play on it.

Ald. Nealis moved, Ald. Moore seconded, to approve item #4 - Review and Recommendation on Mancheski Field Concession Addition of the Board of Park Commissioners minutes of March 6, 2002.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore.
Nays: Ald. Filipiak, Seiser.
Ayes - 9. Nays - 2. Motion carried.

Item #3 Review and Recommendation on All-Purpose Building Addition:

Ald. Phillips is concerned with the safety issues of the stairs for the All-Purpose Building addition. The alderman would like to see this item returned to the Park Commission with a proposal to eliminate the stairs and replace the stairs with a ramp.

Ald. Phillips moved, Ald. Barr seconded, to return this item back to the Board of Park Commissioners for refinements to eliminate the stairways and windows.

Director Schrader stated all the issues Alderman Phillips just raised were already discussed at the Board of Park Commissioners meeting. If the Director thought the stairs in the building addition were a safety issue, he would not even consider putting them in. The windows were designed for additional lighting.

Ald. Phillips said it does not make sense to waste all that space for stairs.

Director Schrader said the balcony will provide a nice viewing area.

Ald. Phillips said a ramp should be in the lobby area where the stairs are proposed.

Director Schrader said if they elevate the building to allow for a ramp, the windows would have to be lowered. The reason the windows are higher on the lower level is for the children with skates or hockey sticks.

The main motion on Item #3 - Review and Recommendation on All-Purpose Building Addition was withdrawn.

Ald. Seiser moved, Ald. Walther seconded, to approve item #3 - Review and Recommendation on All-Purpose Building Addition of the Board of Park Commissioners minutes of March 6, 2002.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Molski, Rackow, Barr, Sowieja, Seiser, Filipiak, Walther, Sevenich.
Nays: Ald. Moore, Phillips, Nealis.
Ayes - 8. Nays - 3. Motion carried.

34. Resolution - amending City of Stevens Point Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan - 2002-2003.

Ald. Seiser recommends not approving this resolution because she feels the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan needs updating.

Ald. Nealis also feels the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan is in dire need of updating. The alderman thinks the City could target park funds in other areas.

Ald. Nealis moved, Ald. Sowieja seconded, to return the resolution amending the City of Stevens Point Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan for 2002-2003, to the Board of Park Commissioners to determine where to prioritize our park funds.

Ald. Seiser said she would like this plan to go back to the Park Commission for updating. There are some things in the plan that need to be changed and there are also items in the current plan that need to be affirmed.

Director Schrader stated if we do not extend this plan, we cannot apply for any DNR grant money. Last year, the plan was extended for one year with the hopes the Smart Growth Plan would be farther along for us to adopt that into our current plan. If we extend this plan for one year, in June we would start the process for the five year plan and incorporate that into Smart Growth. If an item is not in the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation plan, no grants will be approved.

Ald. Rackow thinks it would be a mistake to take the staff time necessary to update this plan when a nearly parallel course is being pursued under Smart Growth.

Ald. Nealis said the interior of our parks are fine. The alderman is concerned with the large amounts of money spent on small lots to expand the size of a park.

Ald. Filipiak asked what is the time line to apply for these grants?

Director Schrader said the first of May. If the Director would want to apply for a grant between now and May 1st, he could not apply.

Ald. Filipiak asked if this will hurt the parks if the plan is not approved?

Mayor Wescott clarified the Council is simply extending the current plan.

Ald. Filipiak is concerned next March the Council will be asked to extend this plan for another year because the Smart Growth is still not completed.

Director Schrader stated the plans take a long time. The Director hopes to start the process for the five-year plan in June of this year. The process would not be completed until September or October.

Ald. Nealis said it would be highly unlikely we would even get a grant especially by May 1st.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Phillips, Nealis, Molski, Sowieja, Walther.
Nays: Ald. Moore, Rackow, Barr, Seiser, Filipiak, Sevenich.
Ayes - 5. Nays - 6. Motion defeated.

Ald. Barr moved, Ald. Rackow seconded, to approve the resolution amending the City of Stevens Point Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2002-2003.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Filipiak, Seiser, Barr, Rackow, Moore.
Nays: Ald. Walther, Sowieja, Molski, Nealis, Phillips.
Ayes - 6. Nays - 5. Motion carried.

35. Board of Water and Sewage Commissioners meeting of March 11, 2002.

Ald. Sevenich moved, Ald. Walther seconded, for approval of the Board of Water and Sewage Commissioners minutes of March 11, 2002.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

36. Ordinance - Chapter 13 - Water and Sewage System - the term "Administrator" be amended to reflect the term "Director"; Water Service Limits - area to be served; and sewer use definitions.

Ald. Nealis moved, Ald. Sowieja seconded, for adoption of the ordinance.

Ald. Filipiak would like Section III of the ordinance defined.

City Attorney Molepske replied the only changes this evening are editorial corrections.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

37. Ordinance - Chapter 13 - Water and Sewage System - Section 13.22 - Holding Tank and Septage services fees.

Ald. Sevenich moved, Ald. Nealis seconded, for adoption of the ordinance.

Ald. Sowieja asked if this pertains to people with septic tanks that dump at the waste plant?

Director Disher replied, yes. The DNR requires that the City have this service. The Director said no one is using this service because the rates are too high.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

38. Telecommunications Commission meeting of February 28, 2002.

Ald. Rackow moved, Ald. Walther seconded, for approval of the Telecommunications Commission minutes of February 28, 2002.

Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.

39. Reports:

Comptroller-Treasurer's report - January 2002.
Police and Fire Commission meeting of March 12, 2002.

Ald. Seiser moved, Ald. Phillips seconded, to accept the reports and place them on file.

Ald. Phillips asked what the skid pump will be used for?

Fire Chief Barnes said the skid pump goes in the back of the pickup truck for small brush fires.

Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.

40. Persons who wish to address the mayor and council for up to three (3) minutes on non-agenda item, and time strictly enforced.

Tom Brown, 616 Fourth Avenue, gave a history of the Emerson School Building. Mr. Brown would like to see the necessary repairs to allow for another use for the building, either public or private. We need to find an appropriate use for this building, Mr. Brown said.

41. Adjournment - 9:10 P.M.

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